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Following nearly four months of renovation, the Kroger store in Algonac is set to unveil its $1.2 million renovations. The newly remodeled store features updated produce, floral, deli, bakery, dairy and pharmacy departments, as well as the addition of self-scan equipment and more in the more than 48,000 square foot space.

The Algonac Kroger store will hold a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, March 4 at 9 a.m. to celebrate the reopening. Kroger executives and store employees will be in attendance. 

Kroger began in 1883 when Barney Kroger invested his life savings of $372 to open a grocery store in downtown Cincinnati. The chain has grown to nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states under two dozen banners and annual sales of more than $121 billion. Today, Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers.

Reporting for WGRT, Karly Hurley.

A global logistics company is expanding its facility in Port Huron. Buckland Port Huron, which currently has a location on 24th street, has announced that the company will be moving its facility to a new 20,000 sq. foot office and warehouse space that is centrally located in proximity to I-94 and I-69 with close access to the Blue Water Bridge.

According to a recent press release, the move comes as a result of strong growth and a dedication to improving service offerings for its customers. Construction on the new facility is nearing completion and operations from this new site are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 2. The new address for Buckland Port Huron will be 1915 Dove Street.

Port Huron Northern senior student Ava Stoneberg has won the prestigious Michigan Technological University (MTU) Impact Scholarship. According to Stoneberg, there were only 25 students invited to compete for the scholarship and only one got the full award. 

Stoneberg said she was “incredibly surprised” when she got the call saying she was the winner and thought maybe they were calling the wrong person. They weren’t. Stoneberg said she is “extremely thankful for the opportunity” that she has been given and for “all the help from her supportive parents, family, and friends”. 

MTU released a statement crediting Stoneberg’s involvement in student leadership and the FIRST Robotics Team Mecanum Knights as part of the reason she was chosen. She said that she is looking forward to the full college experience and the outdoor activities that are available in the Upper Peninsula. Stoneberg will be enrolling in the College of Business at MTU and intends to major in engineering management. She also plans to take advantage of the “study abroad” program and do some traveling.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is warning Michigan residents to watch for scams related to the coronavirus disease. These scams include websites selling fake products, and fabricated emails, texts and social media posts used to steal money and personal information.

The emails and posts may be promoting awareness and prevention tips along with phony information about cases in residents’ neighborhoods. They may also ask for donations to victims, provide advice on unproven treatments or contain damaging attachments.

Nessel says, “While the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 is real, there have been no confirmed cases in Michigan.” 

Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS says, “While the current risk of COVID-19 in the United States is low,” the state agency is “working with local and federal partners to make sure our public health system is prepared.”  

Khaldun says, “The best way Michiganders can stay healthy is to wash their hands often with soap and water, cover their coughs and sneezes, stay away from people who are sick and stay home if they are not feeling well. For accurate, up-to-date information, visit the CDC’s website or the MDHHS’ webpage.”

Consumers who suspect scams are encouraged to file consumer complaints online with the Michigan Department of the Attorney General or call 877-765-8388.

Due to the weather, the following schools and businesses have notified us of changes to their regularly scheduled activities for Thursday, February 27th.

Canceled:

Algonac Community Schools

Blue Water Choices

Capac Community Schools

Cardinal Mooney Catholic

Community Enterprises

Carsonville-Port Sanilac

Council on Aging – St. Clair County & ALL associated senior centers

Croswell-Lexington Schools

East China School District

East Shore Leadership Academy

Landmark Academy

Marysville Public Schools

McCormick Catholic Academy

Memphis Community Schools

New Life Christian Academy

Port Huron Area School District (FREE Lunch still available at Holland Woods Middle School and Port Huron High School between 11:30 – 1:00 PM)

St. Clair County Community Mental Health’s CIS program

St. Clair County Community College: Cros-Lex Campus

St. Edward’s on the Lake

St. Clair TEC

St. Mary School – St. Clair

Woodland Development Center

Yale School District

Delays

St. Clair County Community College Main Campus will open at 12:30 PM – Classes start at 1 PM

Clyde Twp. Offices will open at 12 PM

This list will be updated as we receive more information.

If you always thought your shot of the Blue Water Bridge or sunset over Lake Huron was worthy of display, there’s an upcoming chance to make it happen.

The Detroit Institute of Arts is offering photographers the opportunity to have their photos of the Great Lakes displayed in an upcoming gallery. The public photography will be displayed alongside the work of professional photographer Jeff Gaydash in an exhibit housed in the de Salle Gallery in the lower level of the DIA. Gaydash’s work focuses on the Great Lakes and his displays include some photos taken in Port Sanilac and Anchor Bay. The large scale black and white digital prints feature lakeside views in the “off season.”

Photographers of any skill level are encouraged to submit their own photos through Instagram with the hashtag #mygreatlakesatthedia. A selection of photos will be printed and displayed in the DIA’s de Salle Gallery. The exhibit runs through May 3.